In a dramatic turn of events, Democrat Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has signaled that Democrats will not come to the aid of Speaker Mike Johnson following his controversial decision to pass a short-term continuing resolution (CR) with Democrat backing. This move, while averting a government shutdown, has stirred discontent among Republican lawmakers and left Johnson’s hold on the Speaker’s gavel precarious.
A Speaker Under Fire
Speaker Johnson’s willingness to collaborate with Democrats has been a recurring point of contention. His decision to exclude the SAVE Act, which would have required proof of citizenship for voter registration, coupled with his support for funding Ukraine and other Democrat-backed legislation, has alienated some conservatives within his party.
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The situation escalated in May 2024 when Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate Johnson’s speakership. Her dissatisfaction stemmed from Johnson’s reliance on Democrat support to pass key spending bills. In a surprising twist, House Democrats, led by Jeffries, voted to table Greene’s motion in exchange for a Ukraine aid agreement. The motion passed overwhelmingly, with 359 votes in favor, but it highlighted the cracks within the Republican caucus.
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